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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,660.62, 14,489.56 and 3,085.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,660.62, 14,489.56 and 3,085.96 is: 4,628.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,660.62 : 14,489.56 = 3,085.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,660.62/14,489.56 = 3,085.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,660.62x = 14,489.56 × 3,085.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,660.62x = 44,714,202.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,714,202.58/9,660.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,628.50

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